Devin Culp A Weapon In Hiding?
July 2nd, 2025
Tristian Wirfs, right, celebrates with Devin Culp after a catch.
Joe heard Pat Donovan of “The Pat and Aaron Show” on WDAE-AM 620 bring this up and it makes a lot of sense.
Donovan, part of the Buccaneers Radio Network, has a hunch backup Devin Culp will burn some people this year.
Last year, though he only played 41 snaps of offense, Culp showed an ability to stretch the field unlike any other Bucs tight end, specifically down the seam.
Cade Otton is a reliable tight end — gotta work on those dropsies, Cade — who can somewhat stretch the field. His former college teammate Culp can do that a little better.
Culp caught his first NFL pass in Week 17. He ended the season with six targets, catching five and averaging 17 yards a catch. He’s more of a modern tight end, meaning he has a better receiving skillset than a traditional tight end who lines up tight to the tackle and is as adept at blocking as he is at catching.
Culp doesn’t seem to be much of a blocker.
Donovan noted Culp brings an ability to strike deep. So he’s another toy for new Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard.
Put him on the field in obvious passing situations with Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan — what the hell is a defense going to do?
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